Position Overview
The Indigenous Wellness Advocate will collaborate with the support services team to develop an individualized care plan for Indigenous identifying youth. They will support Indigenous youth in accessing their cultural practices. The role will focus on directly supporting Indigenous youth, providing one on one support, connecting them to community and culture. Case management support will also be a key function of this position.

Responsibilities

Support Indigenous youth in accessing cultural practices

Provide one on one support to Indigenous youth

Connect Indigenous youth to community and culture

Offer case management support

Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related field

Two years related experience working with Indigenous youth

Lived experience as a member of an Indigenous community and/or substantial cultural competencies with lived experience of engaging in and maintaining intercultural affiliations

Indigenous cultural safety training or equivalent lived experience. Trauma informed practice education or experience would be an asset

Positive knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its Calls to Action, The Royal Commission on Indigenous People, The Indian Act, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples





In depth knowledge of the intergenerational trauma that occurs as a result of colonization, including the impacts of the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems and structures

Experience working within the recovery and addictions community is an asset

ASIST training and NVCI training

Working Conditions

Operates out of the Admin Office location

Travel is required to attend events, conferences, and meetings

Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team

Special Requirements

Criminal record check prior to employment, and subject to regular review

Up-to-date membership in relevant professional association or societies

Initial application periods: closed 2 days ago (Mon, 20 Jul). The position is no longer accepting applications.

This position will remain open until July 19th, 2026

Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply. Short‑listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.

Threshold Housing Society believes that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities.

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📌 Indigenous Wellness Advocate (British Columbia)
🏢 Workinnonprofits
📍 British Columbia